Agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago, 1968–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 0.0% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
That represents a change of up 63.4% on the previous year and up 133.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 0.2% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1982.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 180th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0.1% | — |
| 1969 | 0.1% | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 0.1% | -13.1% |
| 1971 | 0.1% | -16.5% |
| 1972 | 0.1% | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0% | -50.3% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | +41.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -32.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | -14.2% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | +67.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -55.9% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | +24.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | -29.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | +47.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | -23.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | +53.9% |
| 1991 | 0.1% | +318.2% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 0.1% | +55.9% |
| 1994 | 0.2% | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 0.2% | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | +26.6% |
| 1997 | 0.2% | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 0.2% | -28.5% |
| 1999 | 0.1% | -26.3% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -30.6% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | -29.1% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -45.8% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -50.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | +36.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -52.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +83.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +46.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -41.3% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | -22.3% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | +22.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0% | +63.4% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 4% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 0.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 5% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +318.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More agriculture & rural data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -4.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0078 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 145.68 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0602 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4603 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Rural population 46.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 1997.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1982.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 180th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.